Doctor did TCA peel on chest and neck last year, it took months to heal. (Photo)

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I now have wrinkles on chest and neck. Is their a treatment to correct? I'm devastated!

John Mesa, MD · Answer

TCA chemical peel is a powerful peel to rejuvenate the skin, specially skin damaged by sun exposure.The healing process of a TCA chemical peel depends on the skin treated. The reason is the amount of skin appendages (small hair follicles) present in the skin. The skin of the face has a lot of appendages, therefore it heals in about 7 days after a peel. The neck and chest skin does have very few skin appendages, therefore healing process takes longer, usually weeks, and even months if a deep peel was performed.Patients post TCA chemical peel should adhere to post-chemical peel instructions given by their doctors to assure an smooth recovery and excellent outcome

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

this is devastating and looks like you were scarred and now have permanent redness and thinned skin.  I suggest seeing a cosmetic dermatologist for a formal consultation to see if anything can be done. this is very very hard to improve and likely needs skin care, vascular lasers.  Best, Dr. Emer.

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